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Thursday, February 28, 2013

Cutie Joey King, 13, an Actress during her interview with Jay Leno for The Tonight Show on February 28, 2013. Joey Lynn King is an American teen actress widely known for her starring role as Ramona Quimby in Ramona and Beezus, the 2010 adaption of Beverly Cleary's book series with the same title.

Country Singer Blake Shelton guest stars in the ABC series "Malibu Country" episode Friday at 8:30pm entitled "Oh Brother". Reba's wayward brother, Blake (Country music star Blake Shelton), pays a surprise visit and comes up with a hasty plan to turn Lillie Mae's BBQ sauce into a profitable business. But Blake's dubious past for trying to make a quick buck without asserting a lot of effort makes Reba fear that he'll let their mother down with his latest get-rich-quick scheme. Meanwhile, when June lets it slip at school that Cash is still a virgin, Uncle Blake gives him some questionable advice, which Cash awkwardly puts into action to help remedy his situation.

Fans of the ABC series "Last Man Standing" will be able to enjoy an all new episode at 8pm this Friday entitled "Breaking Curfew". When Mike catches Mandy sneaking into the house late one night after being with Kyle, he wages his own form of psychological warfare on the couple to prevent it from happening again. Meanwhile, Kristin wants to hide the truth from Boyd that she and Ryan are now romantically dating.

London, England - Irish Presenter Laura Whitmore, 27, looked beautiful in a pink dress with white high heel shoes as she arrives at the fundraising cocktail party hosted by TK Maxx in aid of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day at The Royal Opera House on February 28, 2013 in London, England. Laura Whitmore is an Irish presenter on British television for MTV Europe.

Thomaston, Maine - On Tuesday, March 19th, the Thomaston Intergenerational Book Club will be discussing the 2011 book A Covert Affair: Julia Child and Paul Child in the OSS by Jennet Conant. The book has generated controversy because some readers -- avid Julia Child fans -- have been disappointed by the relatively minor roles the Childs play in the story.

The Childs were members of the OSS, or Office of Strategic Services, where they served with bravery and honor. Conant widens her focus, however, to relay the intriguing stories of a whole group of men and women recruited into the citizen-spy service, in particular one Jane Foster, a colorful colleague of the Childs. During the McCarthy era, Jane was accused of being a Communist spy, a treasonous charge that could have culminated in execution. A Covert Affair follows the evidence to determine whether Foster was a double agent, a Soviet spy, or a falsely accused American caught up in the hysteria of McCarthyism.

The book provides some new details about Julia Child but not in her usual guise as chef. The larger story here, however, is one of fear, paranoia, and persecution during the Communist-witch-hunt years in America.

Reviewers have said:

“It is a wallop of a story, people engaging in the sorts of international dangers that are the stuff of the movies… all jungles and cities and intrigue and risk, with an exquisite attention to detail that illuminates the OSS and its players.” —Portland Oregonian

Conant doesn't disappoint in her picture of the whirlwind life of the OSS. . . . Her glimpses of how [its founder] overcame bureaucratic rivalries and turf wars are as exciting as her picture of life in the field, complete with dengue fever, cobras and scorpions.” —Los Angeles Times

On the third Tuesday of each month, the Intergenerational Book Club, a group of men and women of all ages, comes together to share their opinions and ideas about the book selection. Extra copies of the books are purchased by the Friends of the Thomaston Public Library from the Annual Appeal funds. We thank you for your donations. All are welcome at the Thomaston Library on March 19 at 2:30 p.m.

London, England - Dakota Blue Richards, 18, looked really pretty in a tan off one shoulder dress with black tights as she arrives at the UK Premiere of 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' at Empire Leicester Square on February 28, 2013 in London, England. Dakota Blue Richards is an English actress. Her debut was in the film The Golden Compass, as the lead character Lyra Belacqua.

Hollywood, California - Actress Katlin Mastandrea looked beautiful in a purple dress with black bow flats as she arrives at the Premiere of 'Phantom' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre on February 27, 2013 in Hollywood, California.

Katlin Mastandrea ventured onto the small screen when she was cast in the hit CBS drama "Criminal Minds," which was the directorial debut of Matthew Gray Gubler. Shortly after she appeared in the Chapman University film short "Make Believer." In 2011, Mastandrea was awarded the Young Artist Award for both of these roles.

When she is not acting, Mastandrea focuses on expanding her knowledge of the entertainment industry. While balancing her acting career, she is also currently enrolled full-time at L.A. Valley College keeping up a 4.0 G.P.A. and obtaining a directing certificate, with plans to continue her education at Chapman University.

Mastandrea is a true entertainer who loves to make people laugh, and finds herself doing it constantly both on and off the screen. Having two recurring roles, it is just the beginning for this up-and-coming actress!

Katlin Mastandrea ventured onto the small screen when she was cast in the hit CBS drama "Criminal Minds," which was the directorial debut of Matthew Gray Gubler. Shortly after she appeared in the Chapman University film short "Make Believer." In 2011, Mastandrea was awarded the Young Artist Award for both of these roles.

When she is not acting, Mastandrea focuses on expanding her knowledge of the entertainment industry. While balancing her acting career, she is also currently enrolled full-time at L.A. Valley College keeping up a 4.0 G.P.A. and obtaining a directing certificate, with plans to continue her education at Chapman University.

Mastandrea is a true entertainer who loves to make people laugh, and finds herself doing it constantly both on and off the screen. Having two recurring roles, it is just the beginning for this up-and-coming actress!

Bangor, Maine - Stretch Your Dollar Day is a free public event for anyone interested in learning more
about a variety of topics on how to "stretch your dollar". A coalition of local community partners
including Eastern Maine Development Corporation, Eastern Maine CA$H Coalition, Greater Bangor Asset
Disability Network, Tri-County Career Center and United Way of Eastern Maine have organized a day of
exhibits, workshops, free tax preparation, asset coaching and networking to help people in the Greater
Bangor Region make their money go farther.
The event will take place from 9 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Eastport Hall, 128 Texas Ave. in
Bangor on the University of Maine Augusta’s Bangor campus.

The flexible schedule will allow participants to drop in for one workshop or attend the full day.
Throughout the day trained Asset Coaches will be available to provide one-on-one coaching and
information on local resources that will stretch your dollar. Free tax preparation is available by
appointment; Call United Way at 941-2800 to schedule a tax preparation appointment. Organizers
recommend registering for the event by calling United Way, however walk-ins are welcome.

9:00-10:00 AM Keynote, Jane Searles of Woman Work and Community and exhibitors featuring
programs and resources to help save you money. Exhibitors include Maine Housing, Pine Tree Legal,
Consumer Credit Counseling, Alpha One (and mPower), Maine Educational Opportunity Center and
many more.

10:00-10:45 AM concurrent workshops.

1. Work & Your Disability Benefits: If you have said “I want to work but I’m not sure what will
happen to my disability benefits.”

2. Bangor on a Budget: Who says you can’t have fun on a shoestring? Bangor on a Budget shows
you how it’s done!

3. Home Ownership: MaineStream Finance staff will discuss planning for home ownership.

New York City, New York - US Gymnast McKayla Maroney, 17, kept things comfortable as she promotes TEN Sodas at Penn Station on February 28, 2013 in New York City, New York. McKayla Rose Maroney is an American artistic gymnast. She was a member of the gold medal-winning US Women's Gymnastics team at the 2012 Summer Olympics. She was also the 2012 Olympic vault silver medalist.

Sponsored by the National Arts Program, Portland employees showcase their artwork in City HallPortland, Maine - This Friday, City of Portland, Portland Public Schools and Portland Public Library employees and their families will showcase their artwork on the walls of City Hall as a part of the 7th Annual Exhibit and Awards of the National Arts Program. Members of the public are invited to visit City Hall to view the art on display March 1 - March 15, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

“The National Arts Program and the city’s exhibit offer employees and their families an opportunity to bring forth their talents - at whatever level - amateur, intermediate, professional, or youth, and share their work with their colleagues and the public,” stated Karen Seymour, Recreation supervisor and organizer of the event. “The exhibit gives the public the opportunity to see another side of the lives of public servants.”

The National Arts Program is designed to give artists at all levels of skill an opportunity to exhibit their work in a professional manner and compete for cash prizes. Sponsored by The National Arts Program Foundation in support and cooperation with the City of Portland, the exhibit is judged by professional artists and visual art professionals. Winners in the amateur, intermediate, professional and youth categories will be announced Friday, March 1st at the artist’s reception at 6:30 PM.

The National Arts Program was established in 1983 to inspire, acknowledge, and reward creative accomplishment throughout the nation. For almost three decades, the National Arts Program has held annual exhibits featuring the art works of employees and their families in more than 450 large and small cities, counties and organizations.

London, England - Mila Kunis, 29, looked gorgeous in a strapless gown as she attended the Oz: The Great And Powerful European Premiere in London, England on February 28th, 2013. Milena Markovna Kunis, professionally known as Mila Kunis, is an American actress. At the age of seven, she moved from Ukraine to Los Angeles with her family.

Mila also attended the Moscow Premiere of Oz: The Great And Powerful where she wore a gorgeous red strapless gown on February 27th, 2013 in Moscow, Russia.